Chesterfield County Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Chesterfield County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 6 approved (86% approval rate), 1 denied, 2 deferred. Activity was up 33% compared to March (507 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Walton Station Age-Restricted Rezoning at 410 Coalfield Rd.

Denied.

Request to rezone 39.93 acres from SC/A/NB to TR for 157 age-restricted dwelling units denied. Staff and Commission found proposed density of 3.93 units/acre incompatible with adjacent Carriage Hill subdivision averaging 1.03-acre lots. Location between Watkins Elementary and Midlothian High School deemed inappropriate for age-restricted housing.

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Ramey Family Subdivision at 12706 Bundle Rd.

Approved.

Request to rezone from Agricultural A to Agricultural A with adjustments for road frontage plus conditional use for attached ADU approved despite staff denial recommendation. Allows subdivision of 104.5 acres into 4 parcels for family members with no public road frontage. Commission-initiated case.

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Sawmill Station Mixed-Use at 18900 Hull St. Rd.

Approved.

Rezoning from Agricultural A to CC (24.47 acres), TR (14 acres), and AR (92.5 acres) for mixed-use development with maximum 860 units including commercial, multifamily, duplex, townhouse, and single-family. Applicant: not specified in transcript.

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Special Exception Renewal for Temporary Manufactured Home at 6709 Old Zion Hill Road

Approved.

Bonnie Knuckles received approval to renew special exception case 18SN0136 for a temporary manufactured home on a 0.4-acre parcel in suburban community (SC) zoning district at 6709 Old Zion Hill Road, Dale Magisterial District. The manufactured home is a 2001 model located approximately 240 feet from Hill Road with limited visibility from the right of way. The applicant has resided there since 2023 and completed significant property cleanup including skirting installation. Renewal granted for seven years.

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Phillips Landing Rezoning on River Rd.

Approved.

Rezoning from Agricultural A to Rural Community RC for 336.5 acres with maximum 50 single-family dwellings at minimum 5-acre lot sizes. Located on south side of River Rd., 975 feet west of Riverway Rd.

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Marlbank Farms Rezoning at 5700 Hickory Rd.

Deferred.

Request to rezone 209.9 acres from SC to SU for 302 dwelling units deferred at District Commissioner request.

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Spring Creek Baptist Church Rezoning at 5200 Woolridge Rd.

Deferred.

Request to rezone 7.45 acres from Agricultural A to SC for 12 dwelling units deferred due to access issue.

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Oasis Transportation Amendment at Fox Club Pkwy. and Cosby Rd.

Approved.

Amendment to case 20SN0608 removing traffic signal requirement and replacing with intersection/road improvements to be completed before 250+ dwelling unit permits issued in Oasis townhouse development on 44.04 acres.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Chesterfield County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• SC/A/NB → TR (requested), 39.93 acres at 410 Coalfield Rd., west side south of Midlothian Turnpike (Stanley Martin Homes)
• Agricultural A → Agricultural A with adjustments, 104.5 acres at 12706 Bundle Rd. (Randy and Bonnie Ramey)
• Agricultural A → CC/TR/AR, 130.97 acres at 18900 Hull St. Rd. (Not specified)
• Agricultural A → Rural Community RC, 336.5 acres at South side of River Rd., 975 feet west of Riverway Rd. (Not specified)
• SC → SU (requested), 209.9 acres at 5700 Hickory Rd. at Holloway Ave. (Not specified)
• Agricultural A → SC (requested), 7.45 acres at 5200 Woolridge Rd. (Spring Creek Baptist Church)

Top Keywords This Month

• residential: 145 instances
• zoning: 73 instances
• mixed use: 61 instances
• land use: 47 instances
• rezoning: 37 instances

What to Watch

• Residential mentions were up 113% from March.
• Zoning came up 70% more often than March.
• Mixed use saw 578% more mentions month-over-month.
• Land use increased 104% compared to March.

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